Zakynthos travel guide
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You're Going to Love Zakynthos
With a population of 11 541, Zakynthos is a must-see destination in Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zakynthos has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Zakynthos
Activities
Transport
Where to Eat in Zakynthos
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Peligoni Club – Courtyard (Agios Nikolaos) and The Peligoni Club – The Deli (Agios Nikolaos, Volimes) are great picks.
When to visit Zakynthos
How to Get to Zakynthos
Plane
When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Zakynthos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 249 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Athens.
Airports near Zakynthos
Airlines serving Zakynthos
Where to stay in Zakynthos
Average rates range from around $83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos
Most booked hotels in Zakynthos
Renting a car in Zakynthos
Renting a car in Zakynthos costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.
Expect to pay $7.91 per gallon in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.94 and $126.58. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.